Lightning strike causes major power outage in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne

nzherald.co.nz

A lightning strike caused a significant power outage in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne on Saturday. The strike hit near a Transpower tower on the 220kV Wairakei-Whirinaki line, affecting tens of thousands of properties. The outage began around 2:45 PM and lasted until about 5 PM for most customers. Local businesses reported lost trading, with one venue noting it resulted in a complete loss of sales just before Christmas.


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